Legendary Indian cricketer shares excitement as LightFury games will recreate Mumbai’s iconic Shivaji Park in eCricket
MS Dhoni expressed his excitement as LightFury Games added Shivaji Park as a playable ground in their upcoming game, eCricket. The game, releasing in 2026, will feature over 600 licensed international players for a realistic cricket experience.
Shivaji Park will appear as a fully playable ground in LightFury Games’ new title, eCricket. The ground is known as the “Cradle of Indian Cricket” and has produced great players like Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. Now, fans will be able to play at this famous venue in a realistic digital version.
The game is being made with Unreal Engine 5 to give better graphics and a real match feel. The makers are recreating special parts of Shivaji Park, such as the stone benches (katta), the Samarth Vyayam Mandir, and the dusty ground, to make it look real.
As per a report by Insidesport, the game is likely to release in 2026. It will have more than 600 licensed international players and aims to give fans a very real cricket gaming experience.
MS Dhoni Hails eCricket Game
MS Dhoni shared his excitement after LightFury Games added Shivaji Park as a fully playable ground in their upcoming game, eCricket. Posting on social media, Dhoni said, “They added Shivaji Park to the map… and suddenly it feels personal. Because every ground dreams of witnessing a Dhoni moment. Great work ecricketgame, excited to play on the new ground.”
A New Era for Gaming
eCricket is set to release later in 2026. The game is designed as a mobile-first AAA title and aims to change the sports gaming world. With more than 600 licensed international players and famous grounds like Shivaji Park, the game promises a very real and exciting cricket experience for fans.
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